Magnetic Jewelry Connectors For Forming A Jewelry Piece

ABSTRACT

An interchangeable jewelry system forms a bracelet, necklace, earring, and/or ring jewelry piece. The interchangeable jewelry system comprises at least two jewelry strand sections, each having a central body located centrally between two end walls comprising oppositely attracting mating magnetic portions placed opposed to one another on the central body. The mating magnetic portions comprise a first portion having a depressed magnetic female rim extending to form a magnetic female cavity section and mating raised magnetic male rim extending to form a magnetic male raised section. The depressed magnetic female rim aligns with and receives the raised magnetic male rim to guide and seat the first and second magnetic portions together. Jewelry strand sections are interchangeably connected through the mating portions to form a jewelry piece. The mating magnetic portions securely connect the jewelry strand sections to prevent loss, while being operative to readily disconnect when subjected to pulling force, increasing safety and mitigating injury to the wearer.

1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure generally relates to jewelry pieces; and, moreparticularly, to jewelry piece segments with clasps and/connectors forforming interchangeable jewelry pieces.

2. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART

Jewelry pieces are generally pre-constructed and formed for immediatewear. However, one must purchase several different jewelry pieces inorder to have coordinating jewelry with his/her outfit. The accumulationof several jewelry pieces is not only costly, but it also results in theneed to store and organize the plethora of jewelry piece. Additionally,jewelry such as necklaces can become entangled with fixed or movableobjects such as branches, swing links, and the like. On such occasionsthere exists the danger that the entangled jewelry piece can choke oreven strangle the wearer.

Various jewelry systems have been heretofore disclosed and utilized.Examples are set forth summarily below:

U.S. Pat. No. 2,752,764 to Lederer discloses magnetic earrings withinterchangeable ornaments.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,668,890 to Broido discloses a watch bracelet with a pairof bands and a coupling member, for example loop-shaped, chosen from aset of coupling members of different dimensions. Two free ends of theband are provided with means for releasably and interchangeably fixing achosen coupling member to the bands to form a bracelet of given length.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,912,944 to Crosley et al. discloses an article ofjewelry comprising a base element which supports an ornamented substrateelement thereon by magnetic attraction, both the base element and thesubstrate element having magnetically attractable properties and atleast one of them having the properties of a permanent magnet, wherebythe substrate element is interchangeable with other like elementsbearing different ornamentation.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,050,276 to Pemberton discloses two mirror image halveseach of which is attached to the ends of a necklace. Each half has amagnetic shell and an inserted magnetic core. The shell has acylindrical body with a cone-shaped end. The front of the shell has anopen cavity for inserting the magnetic core. The front of the shell andmagnetic core form a flat surface. The magnetic core is made of samariumcobalt or neodymium iron. Both are strong magnets and allow the clasp tobe very small in size so that it is aesthetically pleasing andlightweight. The end of each half has an eyelet for connecting to anecklace. A conventional fastener can be soldered to one eyelet so thatthe clasp can be added to an existing necklace. A safety catch can beadded to the clasp as a back-up safety feature for expensive jewelry.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,099,659 to Carranza et al. discloses a magnetic clasphaving first and second magnetized portions, each with a hole disposedin the center thereof. The two portions are magnetically attractive toeach other but are divided with a gap at their interface to permit easyseparation thereof. A third magnetic portion is sized to fit within thehole in the first and second rings. The third magnetic portion preventslateral movement of the first and second magnetized portions at theirinterface. The male portion has attached to its opposite ends a chain,each end of the chain being further attached to a stop sized larger thanthe hole in the rings.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,806,346 to Schlinger et al. discloses a method ofinexpensively making a magnetic pendant necklace set. The method reliesupon affixing opposite-polarity magnets of at least 27 megagaussoersteds in pole strength to each of two, substantially-flat ornamentalsettings with protruding rings to which the opposite ends of any type ofnecklace can be attached. The ornamental settings function (1) as apendant clasp when joined together by their magnet centers and also (2)as a secure mount for the easy attachment of magnet-studded, pendantornaments.

U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,715,315 and 7,201,021 to Hartgrove disclose jewelryarticles having magnetic elements and interchangeable settings. In oneaspect, the jewelry articles include magnetically coupling body portionsand interchangeable settings. The body portions magnetically coupletogether to hold the interchangeable settings. For example, the bodyportions can magnetically couple together using rare earth magnets toform a composite ring. Preferably, at least one of the body portions isrotatable to tangentially break the magnetic coupling between the bodyportions to interchange the setting. In another aspect of the presentinvention, magnetic elements are used to magnetically suspend a movablesetting on a jewelry article. A longitudinal member has at least one endconnected to the jewelry article. The setting is movably disposed on thelongitudinal member. A first magnetic element adjacent an end of thelongitudinal member magnetically repels a second magnetic element on thesetting.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,962,063 to Pearl discloses an arrangement of stringedmagnetic and non-magnetic beads worn as a necklace or bracelet in loopsabout the user resulting from contact together of the magnetic beads andthe size of the loops determined by the number of non-magnetic beadstherebetween, in which the stringing is according to facilitatedcounting of a uniform ratio of the non-magnetic to the magnetic beadsrather than tedious counting of individual beads.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,216,508 to Kretchmer et al. discloses jewelry-formingcomponents of a body member having a first magnetized portion and afurther element associated therewith for magnetically repelling orattracting and receiving another jewelry-forming component. A pluralityof such components can be magnetically coupled to form an article ofjewelry, generally in the form of a ring, bracelet, necklace or chainlink.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,096,145 to Corvino discloses a jewelry element, inparticular a precious stone ring, including a magnetic device to causethe jewelry element to float with respect to the jewelry element base.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,113,013 to Kessler discloses inter-transformativejewelry articles, and kits and methods of making and using the same.Inter-transformative jewelry articles according to the present inventionare adapted to change or transpose, expand or simplify, and attach ordetach, wherein one shape or design or article or item becomes anothershape or design or article or item by using diverse, interchangeable andadaptive parts.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,127,408 to Wiseman discloses magnetically connectedsocket joint components comprising one or more paired components thatform socket joint structures which can form various different articles,such as, for example, articles of jewelry, toys, educational implements,games or amusement devices, instructional aids, eyeglass frames, roboticarms, prosthetic devices, human replacement joints, and the like. Thesocket joint structures comprise convexly configured male and concavelyconfigured female socket components which may be fabricated fromsuitable magnetic materials, or alternatively, the convexly configuredmale socket components may be fabricated from suitable magneticmaterials while the concavely configured female socket components may befabricated from suitable ferromagnetic materials, or vice versa.

U.S. Pat. Nos. D668985 and 8,490,429 to Huynh discloses an ornamentaldesign and an article of jewelry including a pliable strand; and aplurality of precious or semiprecious objects movably positioned alongthe pliable strand. Each of the plurality of objects including amagnetic insert extending between opposing surfaces, which itself isformed from two magnets separated by a magnetic stabilizer and alignedsuch that the opposing ends of the magnetic insert have the samepolarity thereby creating repulsive forces between each of the pluralityof objects along the strand.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,596,090 to Smith discloses an interchangeable jewelryinsert for detachable attachment to a receptacle. The jewelry insert hasa body with two ends, the first end having at least one dimension sizedto fit within a receiving aperture of the receptacle of the item, andthe second end having at least one dimension larger than the receivingaperture. The first end of the body has a first magnetic element. Thereceiving aperture has a second magnetic element. The first magneticelement and the second magnetic element provide a repelling force tosecure the interchangeable jewelry insert to the receptacle.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,701,438 to Kovel discloses a band having a major sectionof a major length with first and second free ends spaced by an openingof a minor length. First and second minor sections in a generallyJ-shaped configuration are coupled to each free end. The minor sectionshave lower, upper and intermediate segments. Each upper segment ends ina semicircular free tip. An opening is formed at each free tip. Adecorative gem stone has an upper region in a generally dome-shapedconfiguration projecting above the upper segment. A topper is removablypositioned within the opening and has a decorative center and opposedends. The opposed ends include similarly configured first and secondrings adapted to be removably coupled to the first and second minorsections of the band.

U. S. Patent App. Pub. No. 20020148251 to Plumly discloses a jewelryfinding is provided as a neck accessory that enables a flexible braceletto be worn as a necklace. Locket clasps are provided at the ends of theneck accessory to provide secure interconnection of the bracelet claspends with the neck accessory, while at the same time enclosing andobscuring from view the connection hardware. According to an alternateembodiment, a universal approach is implemented that uses flexible loopsto modify clasp ends of most any flexible bracelet to be connectible tofastening posts in the locket clasps of the neck accessory.

U.S. Patent App. Pub. No. 2004/0200236 to Emberson discloses a lanyardconvertible to jewelry. In one embodiment the lanyard includes aY-shaped neckpiece having two opposing ends which can be detachablysecured together to form a loop and a short segment having an end towhich an ID badge holder, a jewelry pendant, or other centerpiece mayoptionally be attached. The lanyard includes a plurality of centerpiecesfor this purpose. One or more extension pieces having two opposing endsare also provided. The opposing ends of each extension piece can bedetachably secured to one another to form bracelets, or they can bedetachably inserted between the opposing ends of the neckpiece tofacilitate enlarging the loop formed by the neckpiece. Alternatively,the lanyard may include a linear neckpiece instead of a Y-shapedneckpiece and a slide attachment which may be slidably connected to thelinear neckpiece for attachment with the centerpieces.

U. S. Patent App. Pub. No. 2006/0048543 to Kessler disclosesinter-transformative jewelry articles, and kits and methods of makingand using the same. Inter-transformative jewelry articles according tothe present invention are adapted to change or transpose, expand orsimplify, and attach or detach, wherein one shape or design or articleor item becomes another shape or design or article or item by usingdiverse, interchangeable and adaptive parts.

U. S. Patent App. Pub. No. 20070095101 to Pons discloses a jewelryforming article that utilizes free magnetic bodies and free deformablechains to form various jewelry objects, such as rings, bracelets,necklaces, and the like. The various jewelry objects are formed bymagnetically engaging the surfaces of the free magnetic bodies to two ormore regions along a length of the deformable free chains, forming oneor more loop circumferences along the length of the chains between theengaging regions, where the loop circumference may be increased ordecreased by changing the positions of the engaging regions relative tothe surfaces of the magnetic bodies to enable a person to secure thearticle on his or her body in the form of the various jewelry objects.

U.S. Patent App. Pub. No. 20100101274 to Worth discloses systems andmethods for magnetically interchangeable jewelry that use planarsurfaces and recessed magnets so that planar metallic disks (or othershapes) can be used as interchangeable ornamental features for themagnetically interchangeable jewelry. The interchangeable elementsformed of a magnetically attractive material are releasably affixed to abase containing a recessed magnet (e.g., neodymium). The base issubstantially flat other than an ornamental design and the ornamentalelements rely on the strength of the magnet to firmly hold them in placerather than being recessed into the base or snapped into place. Othershapes could also be used for the interchangeable elements, if desired.The magnetically interchangeable jewelry can take a variety of formsincluding rings, bracelets, earrings, lanyards, multiple pendants on onenecklace and/or other jewelry embodiments.

U. S. Patent App. Pub. No. 20120180522 to Severs discloses a jewelrydevice comprising a base unit which may be affixed to clothing orotherwise adapted to be worn on a person and a front unit whichconcentrically fits inside the base unit and either serves as anenclosure for an ornamented object or itself bears ornamentation. A ringor radial magnet is of a shape to fit inside the inner perimeter of thebase unit. A ring or radial magnet is of a shape to fit around theoutside perimeter of the front unit. Both front unit and base unitmagnets are of a similar circumference allowing magnetic forces tosecure front unit to base unit. Front units, or ornamented objectsenclosed by the front unit, are interchangeable with other like elementsbearing different ornamentation.

U. S. Patent App. Pub. No. 2013/0247279 to Castillo discloses a collarstud assembly comprising a spherical magnet and an outer assembly. Theouter assembly includes a frame which houses a magnet. The magnet of theframe and the spherical magnet are of opposite polarities and hold aninner collar and an outer collar of shirt between them when engaged. Theouter assembly further includes an indent which holds the sphericalmagnet in a fixed position relative to the outer assembly.

Foreign Patent Application No. DE10138989 to Meinck Malte discloses anarticle of jewelry that consists of a base element fixed to the body orclothing, such as ring, necklace, bracelet, brooch to which isdetachably fixed a decorative element. The detachable connectionconsists of at least one magnet on an element, and a magnet-pendantpositioned on another element.

Foreign Patent Application No. EP1356747 to Dall'avo discloses amagnetic clasp for bracelets, necklaces and similar articles ofgoldsmithery or jewelry.

Internet Publication “Magnetic Jewelry Store” found athttp://www.magnetjewelrystore.com/magneticbracelets.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw6deeBRCswoauquC8haUBEiQAdq5zh8smq1y7vJyOnU7QnO4Chy1oBos2HCg89oemKzM47sMaAkBw8P8HAQdiscloses magnetic bracelets.

Despite these jewelry constructs several disadvantages still remain.Many of the constructs are provided as preassembled jewelry pieces; thusa user cannot design or construct a jewelry piece. Other constructs failto provide a system that can be readily assembled with minimum ease,while utilizing attachments that are inexpensive. As a result, severalof the constructs are costly to manufacture. Moreover, several of theconstructs fail to provide a secure mating attachment of jewelryportions, and as a result minimal force during wear of the assembledjewelry piece can cause disconnection and breakage.

Some constructs attempt to utilize magnetic mating constructs to connectinterchangeable jewelry portions; however these constructs fail toprovide an interface with enough magnetic surface area to securely holdthe pieces in place during wear. When workers have attempted to increasesecurity of the attached portions, safety is compromised as the piecesdo not readily break-away when pulled on with adequate force. Theseembodiments present strangling risks to young children wearing thejewelry pieces.

Accordingly, there exists a need for a jewelry system that allows a userto assemble and design his/her unique jewelry piece. There is a furtherneed in the art for a jewelry system that can be readily assembled withminimum ease, while utilizing attachments that are inexpensive.Moreover, there exists a need for a jewelry system that is secure; yetbreaks-away when pulled on with adequate force to thereby mitigateinjury risks to those wearing constructed jewelry pieces.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to magnetic jewelry connectors whichcan be interchangeably arranged to construct a wide variety of jewelrypieces. Briefly stated, the subject magnetic jewelry connectors areconstructed having two mating magnetic clasps/plates/portions placedopposed to one another on a central portion forming a jewelry section.At least two magnetic connectors are provided for each given jewelrysection. A plurality or more than one, jewelry section is preferablyprovided to form interchangeability when producing a jewelry piece to beworn. Pendant pieces are also preferably provided. The jewelry sectionscan be interchangeably connected to form a jewelry piece in the form ofa bracelet, anklet, or necklace/pendant, earring or the like. As asafety measure, the jewelry piece will break apart to render thediscrete jewelry section when pulled on by a child, thereby preventingchoking hazards or risk of injury to other parts of the body with whichthe jewelry piece is associated.

The magnetic jewelry connectors are appointed to provide discrete,separate, jewelry sections that magnetically connect to interchangeablyform a bracelet, anklet, necklace/pendant jewelry piece, ring and/orearrings to be worn. In addition to interchangeably for style/fashionwhen creating jewelry pieces, the subject magnetic jewelry connectorsafford an important safety measure for children and those withdisabilities in that the connection of the jewelry sections forming thejewelry piece will readily disconnect when pulled by a child, orentangled with an object such as a branch or swing link, therebymitigating risk of injury to the neck, ears, hands or other body partwith which the jewelry piece is associated.

At least one, and preferably a plurality, of the magnetic jewelryconnectors are adapted to be magnetically bond together to form variousjewelry pieces. The magnetic jewelry connectors generally comprise atleast one jewelry section having at least two mating magnetic claspsplaced opposed to one another on a central portion forming strandjewelry section. These sections are generally constructed as chains orbeaded chains/or strands adapted to be interconnected to form anecklace, choker, bracelet, anklet or earring.

In a broad embodiment, the interchangeable jewelry system comprises atleast two jewelry strand sections, each of the jewelry strand sectionshaving a central body located centrally between two end walls, and theend walls comprising oppositely attracting mating magnetic portionsplaced opposed to one another on the central body. The jewelry strandsections are adapted to be interchangeably connected together throughthe mating magnetic portions to form a jewelry piece. Jewelry strandsections may be formed as strands for making bracelets and/necklaces, asposts with a magnetic top for forming earrings, and/or a ring portionwith a magnetic ring top for forming a ring, the ring portion adapted toreceive a finger. The interchangeable jewelry system comprises: a) atleast two jewelry strand sections; b) each of the jewelry strandsections having a central body located centrally between two end walls;c) the end walls comprising oppositely attracting mating magneticportions placed opposed to one another on the central body; and d) themating magnetic portions comprising a first portion having a depressedmagnetic female rim extending to form a magnetic female cavity sectionand mating raised magnetic male rim extending to form a magnetic maleraised section, wherein the depressed magnetic female rim aligns withand receives the raised magnetic male rim to guide and seat the firstand second magnetic portions together, and wherein the rims and themagnetic female cavity section the magnetic male raised section securelyadjoins the jewelry strand sections together. Wherein the jewelry strandsections are adapted to be interchangeably connected together throughthe mating portions to form a jewelry piece. Whereby the mating magneticportions securely connect the jewelry strand sections together toprevent inadvertent loss while being operative to readily disconnectwhen subjected to a pulling force, thereby providing a safety featurethat mitigates risk of injury.

An improved clasp for jewelry is also provided. The improvementcomprises mating magnetic portions having a first portion with adepressed magnetic female rim extending to form a magnetic female cavitysection, and a mating raised magnetic male rim extending to form amagnetic male raised section. The depressed magnetic female rim alignswith and receives the raised magnetic male rim to guide and seat thefirst and second magnetic portions together. The rims and the magneticfemale cavity section, and the magnetic male raised section securelyconnect the jewelry strand sections together. The mating magneticportions securely join together to prevent inadvertent loss of thejewelry while being operative to become readily disconnected whensubjected to an abrupt pulling force, thereby providing a safety featurethat mitigates risk of injury.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be more fully understood and further advantages willbecome apparent when reference is had to the following detaileddescription of the preferred embodiments of the invention and theaccompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a top plan view of an embodiment of the subjectinvention, showing a plurality of magnetic jewelry connectors adapted tobe magnetically bond together to form various jewelry pieces;

FIG. 2 illustrates a top plan view of an embodiment of the subjectinvention, showing a plurality of magnetic jewelry connectors adapted tobe magnetically bond together to form various jewelry pieces;

FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are formed as a ball and cup mating configuration;

FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of the mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are formed as disk like plates; and

FIG. 5a illustrates an embodiment of the mating magnetic portionswherein the portions include a clasp or hook to further secure theportions together, wherein the portions are being magnetically connectedand the clasp or hook is disengaged;

FIG. 5b illustrates the embodiment of FIG. 5a wherein the portions aremagnetically connected and the clasp or hook is engaged to a lockingposition;

FIG. 6a illustrates an embodiment of the mating magnetic portionswherein the portions are formed as dome shapes with substantially flatdisk shaped magnetic surfaces that engage with one another, wherein theportions are shown for forming interchangeable earring jewelry pieces;

FIG. 6b illustrates the embodiment of the mating magnetic portionswherein the portions are formed as dome shapes with substantially flatdisk shaped magnetic surfaces that engage with one another, and theportions are shown for forming interchangeable necklace or braceletjewelry pieces;

FIG. 7a illustrates an embodiment of mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are formed as triangular shaped portions which when matedform a rectangular or square, and wherein the negative portion containsa depressed rim which mates with the positive portion formed as a maleraised rim;

FIG. 7b illustrates the embodiment of FIG. 7a wherein the matingmagnetic portions are being engaged together;

FIG. 7c illustrates top views of each of the negative and positivemating portions of the embodiment of FIG. 7 a;

FIG. 8a illustrates an embodiment of mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are formed as triangular shaped portions which when matedform a rectangular or square, and wherein the negative portion containsa depressed rim which mates with the positive portion formed as a maleraised rim;

FIG. 8b illustrates the embodiment of FIG. 8a wherein the matingmagnetic portions are being engaged together;

FIG. 8c illustrates a side view of the FIG. 8a wherein the matingmagnetic portions are being engaged together;

FIG. 8d illustrates top views of each of the negative and positivemating portions of the embodiment of FIG. 8 a;

FIG. 9a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed as triangular shapedportions which when mated form a rectangle or square;

FIG. 9b illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed having arced andcurved mating surfaces;

FIG. 9c illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed having arced andcurved mating surfaces;

FIG. 9d illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed having arced andcurved mating surfaces;

FIG. 9e illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed having a recess andappendage mating surfaces;

FIG. 9f illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are mated to form a square shape;

FIG. 9g illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are mated to form a square shapeand having a recess and appendage mating surface;

FIG. 10a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed as half-oval shapedportions which when mated form an oval and wherein the positive portionincludes a cavity for receiving a male magnetic portion;

FIG. 10b illustrates a top plan view of the portions of FIG. 10a beingconnected/disconnected;

FIG. 11a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed as half-oval shapedportions which when mated form an oval and wherein the rims are a zigzagmating surface;

FIG. 11b illustrates a top plan view of the portions of FIG. 11a beingconnected/disconnected;

FIG. 12a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed as disk shapedportions;

FIG. 12b illustrates a top plan view of the portions of FIG. 12a beingconnected/disconnected;

FIG. 13a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed as half-oval shapedportions which when mated form an oval and wherein the positive portionincludes a cavity for receiving a male magnetic portion;

FIG. 13b illustrates a top plan view of the portions of FIG. 13a beingconnected/disconnected;

FIG. 14a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed as oval shapedportions;

FIG. 14c illustrates a top views of the portions of FIG. 14a ; and

FIG. 14c illustrates a top plan view of the portions of FIG. 14a beingconnected/disconnected.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The best mode for carrying out the present disclosure is presented interms of the embodiments herein. The embodiments described herein detailfor illustrative purposes and are subject to many variations. It isunderstood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents arecontemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but areintended to cover the application or implementation without departingfrom the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Further, it is to beunderstood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are forthe purpose of the description and should not be regarded as limiting.Any of the headings utilized within the description are for convenienceonly and have no legal or limiting effect.

The subject magnetic jewelry connectors are appointed to providediscrete, separate, jewelry sections that magnetically connect tointerchangeably form a bracelet, anklet, earring, or necklace/pendantjewelry piece to be worn. In addition to interchangeably forstyle/fashion in creating jewelry pieces, the subject magnetic jewelryconnectors provide a significant safety feature that particularlyconcerns children and those with disabilities, in that the connection ofthe jewelry sections forming the jewelry piece readily disconnect whenpulled by a child, thereby mitigating choking risks and the risk ofinjury to other parts of the body with which the jewelry piece may beassociated.

The subject invention provides for mating magnetic portions that mate byway of interstitial attachment through mating rims and/or magneticsurfaces, as opposed to flat magnetic configurations. It has been foundthat utilizing a mating magnetic clasp comprising a negative portioncontaining a depressed female rim mated with a positive portioncontaining a male raised rim provides the ability to guide and seat theclasp together providing a secure attachment that remains securely inplace and withstands normal wear, thereby improving security of theconnection and protecting the connection from being broken. At the sametime, it has been found that the clasp readily breaks apart uponencountering a yanking force. The mating rims and magnetic portions ofthe clasp are readily disconnected, thereby providing a safety featurethat prevents or mitigates risk of injury to children, or to disabled orelderly persons.

On the other hand, flat magnetic configurations, such as dome shapedflat disk configurations, restrict magnetic mating to the flat diskinterface. As a result, the magnetic bonding is considerably less strongand frequent misalignment of the magnetic discs decreases the effectivemagnetic attractive force, causing the magnetic portions to be lesssecurely fastened to one another. Minimal force during wear of theseflat configuration jewelry clasps can cause the magnetic mating portionsto slide with respect to one another, thereby significantly weakeningthe magnetic force between the mating surfaces. With such anarrangement, the flat disks of the magnetic portions are too easilydisengaged with the result that components of the lanyard are broken orlost by the wearer.

It has been found that construction of a magnetic clasp having matingmagnetic portions with female and male mating rim configurations [witheither the positive or negative being female; and the opposing positiveor negative being male] results in a safe and secure connection thatmitigates risk of injury to the wearer. In addition to theinterchangeability of the subject jewelry system for forming stylish andfashionable jewelry pieces, the subject interchangeable jewelry systemprovides a significant safety feature by readily disconnecting (to formdiscrete jewelry sections) when pulled apart. Thus, the risk of chokingor injury is mitigated. This safety feature is of particular concernwhen dealing with children and those having disabilities.

One of the problems confronting jewelry constructs as determined hereinis the difficulty of creating a jewelry piece that would remain securelyin place when being worn (so as not to be lost during normal activity)and yet would break apart during application of more than normal forceto mitigate the risk of choking, and the like. By using a matingmagnetic clasp comprising a first portion having a depressed magneticfemale rim extending to form a magnetic female cavity section and amating raised magnetic male rim extending to form a magnetic male raisedsection, the portions are easily guided together to provide a secureattachment that resists migration of connecting portions, maintainsconstant the effective magnetic attractive force, and assures a secureconnection during normal wear. As used herein, the term “normal wear” isconsidered to mean those occasions wherein the jewelry is adorned by auser and the user goes about her/his day in work-related, non-contactsports activities. The depressed magnetic female rim aligns with andreceives the raised magnetic male rim to guide and seat the first andsecond magnetic portions together. Preferably, the mating magnetic claspcomprises the negative portion containing the depressed female rim matedwith the positive portion containing the male raised rim. With thisembodiment, the surface area of the magnetic connection afforded by therims and the magnetic female cavity and magnetic male raised section isincreased and stabilized to thereby prevent migration of the opposingmagnetic portions, and provide a secure connection during normal wear.At the same time, the connection achieved by this embodiment isoperative to readily disconnect when subjected to more than normal forceduring wearing. More than normal force during wear can occur when thejewelry is caught on an object and pulled by a force or subjected topulling force by another person that either abrupt or continuous. Thispulling force can be a downward, upward or outward force that causes therims to become miss-aligned and pull apart. During instances where theforce immediately ceases, the rims will magnetically snap back intoplace. However, if the force continues or has considerable magnitude,the magnetic female cavity and magnetic male raised section will becomepulled apart and the jewelry will release, thereby providing a safetymechanism that mitigates injury to the wearer. This feature—attachmentmeans that safely secures the jewelry piece to prevent inadvertent lossthereof, and yet facilitates disconnection when the jewelry pieces aresubjected to more than normal forces to provide a safety feature thatmitigates injury—is a necessary prerequisite for safe, secure wearing ofthe jewelry pieces, which is especially significant for children,elderly and/or disabled individuals. The improved clasp structure ormating magnetic portions thereby affords advantages of (i) secureattachment (so the jewelry will not be inadvertently lost); and (ii) abreak-away feature, which mitigates risk of damages to the wearer of themagnetic jewelry piece.

Flat magnetic connections or connections having limited mating magneticsurface areas have been found have too little magnetic force strength,resulting in a connection that is not as strong as the subject matingconfiguration. Consequently, flat magnetic connections are prone tofrequent misalignment of the magnetic discs during normal wear, causingthe magnetic portions to fail to be securely fastened to one another.Even minimal forces can cause the magnetic portions of flat magneticconnections to become disengaged when the user is wearing the jewelrypiece, ultimately resulting in breakage and/or loss of jewelry. Thesubject invention provides for a magnetic connection of interchangeablejewelry strands that (i) facilitates easy alignment and connectivitywhile (ii) safeguarding the wearer against inadvertent loss of thejewelry pieces and (iii) mitigating against injury to the wearer if thejewelry were to become entangled with or caught on an obstruction.

Generally, the subject magnetic jewelry connectors are constructed withtwo mating magnetic clasps placed opposed to one another on a centralportion, forming a jewelry section. At least two magnetic connectors areprovided for each given jewelry section. A plurality or more than one,jewelry section is preferably provided to form interchangeability inyielding a jewelry piece to be worn. Pendant pieces are also preferablyprovided. The jewelry sections can interchangeably be connected to forma bracelet, anklet, earring or necklace/pendant jewelry piece. As asafety measure, the jewelry piece will break apart to render discreteeach jewelry section, when pulled on by a child, thereby reducing therisk of choking or injury to the wearer's neck, ear, wrist, ankle, orhand.

FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the subject invention, showing aplurality of magnetic jewelry connectors adapted to be magneticallybonded together to form various jewelry pieces. Magnetic jewelryconnectors are shown generally at 10. Specifically, strand jewelrysections are shown at 11 as connector strands having two mating magneticclasps 12 a, 12 b placed opposed to one another on a central portion 13forming strand jewelry section 11. These sections are generallyconstructed as chains or beaded chains/or strands adapted to beinterconnected to form a necklace 30, choker (not shown), or bracelet(not shown). Pendant jewelry sections are shown generally at 20. Pendantjewelry sections have two mating magnetic clasps 22 a, 22 b placedopposed to one another on a central portion 23 having a pendant 24forming pendant jewelry section 20. Pendant jewelry section 20 isadapted to be interconnected to strand jewelry sections 11 to form anecklace with a pendant as shown generally at 31.

Earring jewelry sections are shown generally at 40. Earring jewelrysections 40 include a base stud portion 41 having a mating magnetic topsurface 42 attached to a stud 43 having an earring backing 44 removablyattached thereto. Base stud portion 41 is adapted to be inserted into auser's ear lobe/or other pierced body part, and secured by way ofearring backing 44, presenting mating magnetic top surface 42 formagnetic attachment of a jewelry top portion 45. Jewelry top portion 45is constructed having a show surface 46 preferably with an ornamentalfeature attached to a base portion 47 having a mating magnetic surfaceadapted to matingly engage with the mating magnetic top surface 42 ofthe base stud portion 41 to form an earring as shown generally at 49.

The connectors/mating magnetic surface can be constructed as matingmagnetic balls adapted to be received within mating magnetic cups asshown generally in FIG. 1, or as a plethora of various mating connectorstructures. These mating magnetic surfaces may be decorative matingclasps, hooks, fasteners, plates, balls, or other constructs functioningto matingly magnetically interconnect to one another to form a jewelrypiece. A single jewelry section may be used alone, as shown via strandjewelry sections 11′ unilaterally forming a bracelet 50. Alternatively,more than one jewelry sections 11/strand/pendant 20 may be mated to forma jewelry piece. The jewelry pieces/sections can be formed in a plethoraof designs and made with a plethora of different jewelry pieces, links,beads, chains, and the like.

FIG. 2 illustrates another embodiment of the subject invention, showinga plurality of magnetic jewelry connectors adapted to be magneticallybonded together to form various jewelry pieces. Referring to FIG. 2, themagnetic jewelry connectors are shown generally at 110. Specifically,strand jewelry sections are shown at 111 showing connector strandshaving two mating magnetic clasps 112 a, 112 b placed opposed to oneanother on a central portion 113 forming strand jewelry section 111.These sections are generally constructed as chains or beaded chains/orstrands adapted to be interconnected to form a necklace 130, choker (notshown), or bracelet. Pendant jewelry sections are shown generally at120. Pendant jewelry sections have two mating magnetic clasps 122 a, 122b placed opposed to one another on a central portion 123 having apendant 124 forming pendant jewelry section 120. Pendant jewelry section120 is adapted to be interconnected to strand jewelry sections 111 toform a necklace with a pendant as shown generally at 131.

Earring jewelry sections are shown generally at 140. Earring jewelrysections 140 include a base stud portion 141 having a mating magnetictop surface 142 attached to a stud 143 having an earring backing 144removably attached thereto. Base stud portion 141 is adapted to beinserted into a user's ear lobe/or other pierced body part, and securedby way of earring backing 144. Mating magnetic top surface 142 isthereby presented for magnetic attachment of a jewelry top portion 145.Jewelry top portion 145 is constructed with a show surface 146preferably with an ornamental feature attached to a base portion 147having a mating magnetic surface 148 adapted to matingly engage with themating magnetic top surface 142 of the base stud portion 141 to form anearring as shown generally at 149.

A single jewelry section may be used alone, as shown via strand jewelrysections 111′ unilaterally forming a bracelet 150. In an alternativeembodiment a decorative portion may be provided as a charm 160 adaptedto be placed or slid upon strand jewelry section 111. Charm 160 isconstructed with a loop or clasp 161 attached to a magneticplate/surface 162. The surface 162 is adapted to be matinglymagnetically attached to a charm portion 163 constructed with a charmshow surface 164. The surface 164 is fixed to a mating magnetic charmplate/surface 165 adapted to mate with magnetic plate/surface 162 ofloop or clasp 161. Loop or clasp 161 is adapted to slide onto strandjewelry section 111 to place the charm 160 on strand 111.

FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are formed as a ball and cup mating configuration, showngenerally at 300. Partial view of strand jewelry sections 311 a, 311 bare shown with mating magnetic clasps 312 a and 312 b, respectively,forming connectors having mating magnetic surfaces. Connectors/matingmagnetic surfaces of the clasps are constructed as mating magnetic ball312 a adapted to be received within mating magnetic cup 312 b as shown.

FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of the mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are formed as disk like plates, shown generally at 400. Apartial view of strand jewelry sections 411 a, 411 b is shown whereinmating magnetic clasps 412 a and 412 b, respectively, form connectorshaving mating magnetic surfaces. Connectors/mating magnetic surfaces ofthe clasps are constructed as mating magnetic plates or disks 312 a and312 b as shown.

FIGS. 5a and 5b illustrate an embodiment of the mating magnetic portionswherein the portions include a clasp or hook to further secure theportions together. FIG. 5a shows the mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are being magnetically connected and the clasp or hook isdisengaged, shown generally at 500. FIG. 5b illustrates the embodimentof FIG. 5a wherein the portions are magnetically connected and the claspor hook is engaged to a locking position, shown generally at 550.Referring to FIGS. 5a and 5b , a partial view of strand jewelry sections511 a, 511 b is shown wherein mating magnetic clasps 512 a and 512 b,respectively, form connectors having mating magnetic surfaces.Connectors/mating magnetic surfaces of the clasps are constructed asmating magnetic ball 512 a adapted to be received within mating magneticcup 512 b as shown. A rotating clasp 515 is mounted on cup 512 b andupon insertion of magnetic ball 512 a the clasp 515 is rotated 180degrees to hug or cradle ball 512 a as shown at 510.

FIG. 6a illustrates an embodiment of the mating magnetic portionswherein the portions are formed as dome shapes with substantially flatdisk shaped magnetic surfaces that engage with one another, showngenerally at 600. Herein, the portions are shown for forminginterchangeable earring jewelry pieces 649. Earring jewelry sections areshown generally at 640. Earring jewelry sections 640 include a baseportion 641 having a mating magnetic top surface 612 a attached to astud/post/chain or other support 643 having an earring backing (such as44 in FIG. 1) or lobe hook as shown herein at 644. Lobe hook 644 of basestud portion 641 is adapted to be inserted into a user's ear lobe/orother pierced body part, presenting mating magnetic top surface 612 afor magnetic attachment of a jewelry top portion 645. Jewelry topportion 645 is constructed having a show surface 646 preferably with anornamental feature attached to a base portion 647 having a matingmagnetic surface 612 b adapted to matingly engage with the matingmagnetic top surface 612 a of the base stud portion 641 to form anearring as shown generally at 649. In the embodiment shown, base portion641 and top portion's 645 base portions 647 are herein formed as domeshapes with substantially flat disk shaped magnetic surfaces 612 a, 612b, respectively, that magnetically engage with one another. Differentjewelry top portions 645 are provided for interchangeability, as shownfor example at 645′. A plethora of different top portions can beprovided in a full range of designs and shapes without departing fromthe subject invention.

FIG. 6b illustrates the embodiment of the mating magnetic portionswherein the portions are formed as dome shapes with substantially flatdisk shaped magnetic surfaces that engage with one another, wherein theportions are shown for forming interchangeable necklace or braceletjewelry pieces, shown generally at 650. A partial view of strand jewelrysections 611 a, 611 b is shown wherein mating magnetic clasps 612 a and612 b, respectively, form connectors having mating magnetic surfaces.Connectors/mating magnetic surfaces of the clasps are constructed asmating magnetic plates or disks 612 a and 612 b on dome shaped bases asshown.

FIG. 7a illustrates an embodiment of mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are formed as triangular shaped portions, shown generallyat 700. FIG. 7b illustrates the embodiment of FIG. 7a wherein the matingmagnetic portions are being engaged together. FIG. 7c illustrates topviews of each of the negative and positive mating portions of theembodiment of FIG. 7a . The magnetic jewelry connectors are located onopposing ends of a jewelry strand, as discussed and depicted hereinaboveregarding FIGS. 1-5, and are adapted to be magnetically bonded togetherto form various jewelry pieces.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7a-7c , the mating magnetic portionsare constructed as mating half-geometrical structures that form thecorresponding whole geometrical structure when mated. A first matingmagnetic portion 701 is shown constructed as a triangular shape having adepressed magnetic female rim 702 circumferentially surrounding amagnetic female cavity section 703. An opposite magnetically chargedsecond mating portion 721 is shown also constructed as a triangularshape, and having a mating raised magnetic male rim 722circumferentially surrounding a magnetic male raised section 723. Whenthe mating magnetic portions 701 and 721 are mated, the two triangularportions form a rectangular or square shape as shown via magneticattraction. During attachment, the depressed magnetic female rim 702aligns with and receives the raised magnetic male rim 722 to guide andseat the first and second magnetic portions, 701, 721, together. Therims 702, 722, and the magnetic female cavity section 703, and themagnetic male raised section 723 securely adjoins jewelry strandsections together. In the embodiment shown, the magnetic female cavitysection 703 and the magnetic male raised section 723 make up only aportion of each of the bottom faces of each of the first and secondportions 701, 721.

Mating magnetic portions 701, 721 are formed having an outside shell701′, 721′ with a magnetic core 701″, 721″ which the rims 702, 722, andcavity section 703 and male raised section 723 are cut into or formedwithin. As a result, rims 702, 722, cavity section 703 and male raisedsection 723 are all magnetized to form a large, non-flat, or unevenmagnetic surface area. In this manner, large surface areas are providedfor magnetic connection on different planes [i.e. x, y, z geometricalplanes]. The depressed female rim 702 extends from, abuts and issubstantially perpendicular/at a 90° angle to the magnetic female cavitysection 703, forming a wall preferably entirely or circumferentiallysurrounding magnetic female cavity section 703. Preferably, depressedfemale rim 702 and magnetic female cavity section 703 have a negativemagnetic charge; portion 721 is the opposite charge, preferably thusbeing positive (the charges may be reversed). Thereby, depressed femalerim 702 abuts and extends perpendicular to female cavity 703. Femalecavity 703 may be flat or have curved or linear uneven portions. Matingraised male rim 721 extends upward, abuts and is substantiallyperpendicular/at a 90° angle to a bottom peripheral 724 to form themagnetic male raised section 723.

FIG. 8a illustrates an embodiment of mating magnetic portions whereinthe portions are formed as triangular shaped portions which when matedform a rectangular or square, and wherein the negative portion containsa depressed rim which mates with the positive portion formed as a maleraised rim, shown generally at 800. FIG. 8b illustrates the embodimentof FIG. 8a wherein the mating magnetic portions are being engagedtogether. FIG. 8c illustrates a side view of FIG. 8a wherein the matingmagnetic portions are being engaged together. FIG. 8d illustrates topviews of each of the negative and positive mating portions of theembodiment of FIG. 8a . The magnetic jewelry connectors are located onopposing ends of a jewelry strand, as discussed and depicted hereinaboveregarding FIGS. 1-5, and are adapted to be magnetically bonded togetherto form various jewelry pieces.

Referring to FIGS. 8a-8d , the mating magnetic portions are constructedas mating half-geometrical structures that form the corresponding wholegeometrical structure when mated. A first mating magnetic portion 801 isshown constructed as a triangular shape having a depressed magneticfemale rim 802 circumferentially surrounding a magnetic female cavitysection 803. An opposite magnetically charged second mating portion 821is shown also constructed as a triangular shape, and having a matingraised magnetic male rim 822 circumferentially surrounding a magneticmale raised section 823. In the embodiment shown, the female cavity 803and male raised section 823 form a substantial area of the bottom facesof each of the portions 801, 821. When the mating magnetic portions, 801and 821, are mated the two triangular portions form a rectangular orsquare shape as shown via magnetic mating. During attachment, thedepressed magnetic female rim 802 aligns with and receives the raisedmagnetic male rim 822 to guide and seat the first and second magneticportions, 801, 821, together. The rims 802, 822, and the magnetic femalecavity section 803, and the magnetic male raised section 823 securelyadjoin the jewelry strand sections together.

Mating magnetic portions 801, 821 are formed having an outside shell801′, 821′ with a magnetic core 801″, 821″ which the rims 802, 822, andcavity section 803 and male raised section 823 are cut into or formedwithin. As a result, rims 802, 822, cavity section 803 and male raisedsection 823 are all magnetized to form a large, non-flat, or unevenmagnetic surface area. In this manner, large surface areas are providedfor magnetic connection on different planes [i.e. x, y, z geometricalplanes]. The depressed female rim 802 extends from, abuts and issubstantially perpendicular/at a 90° angle to the magnetic female cavitysection 803 forming a wall preferably entirely or circumferentiallysurrounding magnetic female cavity section 803. Preferably, depressedfemale rim 802 and magnetic female cavity section 803 have a negativemagnetic charge; portion 821 has the opposite charge, preferably beingpositive (the charges may be reversed). Thereby, depressed female rim802 abuts and extends perpendicular to female cavity 803. Female cavity803 may be flat or have curved or linear uneven portions. Mating raisedmale rim 821 extends upward, abuts and is substantially perpendicular/ata 90° angle to a bottom peripheral 824 to form the magnetic male raisedsection 823.

FIGS. 9a-9g illustrate alternative embodiments of the subject matingmagnetic connectors. FIG. 9a illustrates a side view of an alternativeembodiment of mating magnetic portions wherein the portions are formedas triangular shaped portions which when mated form a rectangular orsquare with a linear mating surface shown at 930, similar to thosedepicted in FIGS. 7a-8d . FIG. 9b illustrates a side view of analternative embodiment of mating magnetic portions wherein the portionsare formed having arced and curved mating surfaces shown at 931. FIG. 9cillustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of mating magneticportions wherein the portions are formed having arced and curved matingsurfaces shown at 932. FIG. 9d illustrates a side view of an alternativeembodiment of mating magnetic portions wherein the portions are formedhaving arced and curved mating surfaces shown at 933. FIG. 9eillustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of mating magneticportions wherein the portions are formed having a recess and appendagemating surfaces shown at 934. FIG. 9f illustrates a side view of analternative embodiment of mating magnetic portions wherein the portionsare mated to form a square shape shown at 935—herein the mating magneticportions comprise square geometrical portions and the rims are matingZ-shaped magnetic surfaces that engage with one another. FIG. 9gillustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of mating magneticportions wherein the portions are mated to form a square shape and havea recess and appendage mating surface shown at 936.

FIG. 10a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions wherein the portions are formed as half-oval shapedportions which when mated form an oval and wherein the positive portionincludes a cavity for receiving a male magnetic portion, shown generallyat 1000. FIG. 10b illustrates a top plan view of the portions of FIG.10a being connected/disconnected. Referring to FIGS. 10a-10b , in thisembodiment, the magnetic female cavity section 1041 includes a magneticsecondary cavity 1041′ that extends inward from said cavity section 1041and the magnetic male raised section 1051 includes a magnetic secondaryextension 1051′ (bullet shaped) that extends outward from said maleraised section 1051. In this configuration, rims 1034 magneticallyengage, magnetic female cavity section 1041 and magnetic male raisedsection 1051 magnetically engage, and magnetic secondary cavity 1041′and said magnetic secondary extension 1051′ magnetically engage.Structurally, at least three different magnetic engagement matingsurfaces result.

FIG. 11a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions, shown generally at 1100, wherein the first and secondportions 1101, 1121, are formed as half-oval shaped portions which whenmated form an oval and wherein surfaces and rims form a zigzag matingsurface shown at 1130. FIG. 11b illustrates a top plan view of theportions of FIG. 11a being connected/disconnected.

FIG. 12a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions, shown generally at 1200, wherein the portions 1201,1221, are formed as disk shaped portions with the magnetic rims andsurfaces. FIG. 12b illustrates a top plan view of the portions of FIG.12a being connected/disconnected.

FIG. 13a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions, shown generally at 1300, wherein the portions 1301,1321, are formed as half-oval shaped portions which when mated form anoval and wherein the positive portion includes a secondary cavity forreceiving a secondary male magnetic portion. FIG. 13b illustrates a topplan view of the portions of FIG. 13a being connected/disconnected.

FIG. 14a illustrates a side view of an alternative embodiment of matingmagnetic portions 1401, 1421 wherein the portions are formed as ovalshaped portions, shown generally at 1400. FIG. 14c illustrates a topview of the portions of FIG. 14a . FIG. 14c illustrates a top plan viewof the portions of FIG. 14a being connected/disconnected.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the presentdisclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration anddescription. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit thepresent disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously manymodifications and variations are possible in light of the aboveteaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order tobest explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practicalapplication, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilizethe present disclosure and various embodiments with variousmodifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Accordingly, having thus described the invention in rather full detail,it will be understood by those skilled in the art that such detail neednot be strictly adhered to; but that further changes and modificationsmay suggest themselves to one skilled in the art, all falling within thescope of the invention, as defined by the subjoined claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An interchangeable jewelry system comprising: a.at least two jewelry strand sections; b. each of said jewelry strandsections having a central body located centrally between two end walls;c. said end walls comprising oppositely attracting mating magneticportions placed opposed to one another on said central body; d. saidmating magnetic portions comprising a first portion comprising adepressed magnetic female rim extending to form a magnetic female cavitysection and second portion comprising a mating raised magnetic male rimextending to form a magnetic male raised section, wherein said depressedmagnetic female rim aligns with and receives said raised magnetic malerim to guide and seat said first and second magnetic portions together,and wherein said rims and said magnetic female cavity section saidmagnetic male raised section securely adjoins said jewelry strandsections together; e. said jewelry strand sections being adapted to beinterchangeably connected together through said mating portions to forma jewelry piece; whereby said mating magnetic portions securely connectsaid jewelry strand sections together to prevent inadvertent loss whilebeing capable of disconnecting when subjected to a pulling force,thereby providing a safety feature that mitigates injury.
 2. Theinterchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1, wherein saidjewelry strand sections are formed as elongated strands adapted to bemounted together to form said jewelry piece.
 3. The interchangeablejewelry system as recited in claim 1 comprising at least one ornamentaladd-on section, wherein said ornamental add-on section comprises aornamental connector section having a central body located between twoend walls comprising oppositely attracting mating magnetic portionplaced opposed to one another on said central body, and a pendantlocated on said central body of said ornamental connector section. 4.The interchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1 comprising atleast one ornamental add-on charm, wherein said charm comprises a mainbody with a back side and a front side, wherein said back side has aloop adapted to receive said jewelry connector section therein totraverse along said jewelry connector section, and wherein said frontside has a mating magnetic surface to receive a decorative jewelryportion having a mating magnetic surface.
 5. The interchangeable jewelrysystem as recited in claim 1 comprising earring connector members. 6.The interchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1, wherein saidjewelry strand sections comprise a first portion with a post and amagnetic surface.
 7. The interchangeable jewelry system as recited inclaim 1 comprising ring connector members.
 8. The interchangeablejewelry system as recited in claim 1, wherein said jewelry strandsections comprise a first portion with a ring portion adapted to receivea finger and a ring top having a magnetic surface.
 9. Theinterchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1, wherein saiddepressed rim is a negative magnetic portion and said male raised rim isa positive magnetic portion.
 10. The interchangeable jewelry system asrecited in claim 1, wherein said depressed rim is located on a perimeterof said mating magnetic portion and extends substantially continuouslyand uninterrupted thereon, and wherein said male raised rim is locatedon a perimeter of said opposite mating magnetic portion and extendssubstantially continuously and uninterrupted thereon.
 11. Theinterchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 10, wherein saiddepressed rim extends to forms a cavity and said male raised rim extendsto form a magnetic central section, wherein said rims mate and saidcavity matingly receives said magnetic central section.
 12. Theinterchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1, wherein saidmating magnetic portions comprise a circular and cup matingconfiguration.
 13. The interchangeable jewelry system as recited inclaim 1, wherein said mating magnetic portions comprise disk likeplates.
 14. The interchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1,wherein said mating magnetic portions further comprise a clasp or hook.15. The interchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1, whereinsaid mating magnetic portions comprise dome structures.
 16. Theinterchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1, wherein saidmating magnetic portions comprise mating half-geometrical structuresthat form a corresponding whole geometrical structure when mated. 17.The interchangeable jewelry system as recited in claim 1, wherein saidrims of said mating magnetic portions comprise zigzag shaped magneticsurface that engage with one another.
 18. The interchangeable jewelrysystem as recited in claim 1, wherein said mating magnetic portionscomprise square geometrical portions and said rims are mating Z-shapedmagnetic surfaces that engage with one another.
 19. The interchangeablejewelry system as recited in claim 1, wherein said magnetic femalecavity section includes a magnetic secondary cavity that extends inwardfrom said cavity section, and wherein said magnetic male raised sectionincludes a magnetic secondary extension that extends outward from saidmale raised section, and wherein said magnetic secondary cavity receivessaid magnetic secondary extension.
 20. An improved clasp for jewelry,said improvement comprising mating magnetic portions comprising a firstportion having a depressed magnetic female rim extending to form amagnetic female cavity section and a mating raised magnetic male rimextending to form a magnetic male raised section, wherein said depressedmagnetic female rim aligns with and receives said raised magnetic malerim to guide and seat said first and second magnetic portions together,and wherein said rims and said magnetic female cavity section saidmagnetic male raised section securely connect said jewelry strandsections together; and whereby said mating magnetic portions securelyconnect together to prevent inadvertent loss of said jewelry while beingcapable of disconnecting when subjected to a pulling force, therebyproviding a safety feature that mitigates injury.